Tiburón Golf Club Preview w/ Heather from SwingScribe

March 5, 2026·39 min·3 clips

Heather invented SwingScribe after struggling to organize golf lesson notes, turning frustration into a business.

Hosts TJ and Sean welcome Heather, founder of SwingScribe, to discuss Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Florida. Heather is a former finance professional who re-engaged with golf after moving to Naples and later created a golf journal product. The episode explores both her business and a detailed review of the Tiburón course. Heather explains that SwingScribe originated from her need for organized notes during golf lessons, leading to a physical journal prototype. Her company now partners with the LPGA Foundation and Girls Golf, distributing journals at national championships. The hosts suggest using the journal as a cheat sheet for caddies during tournaments, which Heather agrees would save time. Heather reveals she set a world record at the PGA Show for the largest yardage book, measuring over six feet tall. She selected Tiburón for the review due to its proximity to her home and its association with the Ritz-Carlton resort. The course offers two layouts, Gold and Black, with Heather scoring a personal best 41 on the Black course. A five-star review from Tim S. praises Tiburón's top-notch amenities, professional staff, and excellent course conditions. The course is a Greg Norman design, with "Tiburón" meaning shark in Spanish, reflected in the branding throughout the property. A one-star review from Brett G. complains about a $400 round where practice facilities were closed and a putter cover was lost. Heather speculates the negative experience might have occurred during a tournament when facilities are sometimes closed. The hosts debate whether a closed driving range or a cart-path-only policy is more frustrating for early arrivers. Heather confirms Tiburón generally has a straightforward booking process as a resort course, though peak-season rates can reach $500. Tiburón's practice facilities include high-quality range balls and separate areas for guests and members. The pro shop merchandise is desirable, with a distinctive shark logo that the hosts compare to Jimmy Buffett's aesthetic. A unique course feature is waste areas made of crushed coquina shells, which create a very hard playing surface. The club was an early adopter of Segway-style personal transporters for golfers. Heather shares a personal golf story about a dramatic nine-hole score improvement from 56 to 40, attributing it to finding her driver swing. She uses her SwingScribe journal to note course-specific reminders, like avoiding driver on certain holes. The tone is conversational and informative, blending product discussion with course review and personal golf anecdotes. This episode would appeal to golfers interested in course reviews, equipment innovation, or the growing women's golf segment. Listeners seeking highly technical swing analysis or controversy might find other episodes more engaging.

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A practical Tiburon preview that folds in SwingScribe and relatable driver talk.

At Tiburon Golf Club in Florida, the conversation blends course talk, product discussion, and familiar driver struggles without losing its footing.

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